Abdominoperineal Resection, Low Anterior Resection

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Abdominoperineal Resection, Low Anterior Resection Abdominoperineal and low anterior resections are performed for carcinoma of the rectum. Wherever possible, the anal sphincters are preserved and an end-to-end anastomosis done by…

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Introduction

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Introduction This section includes discussions on open and laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection and the related low anterior resection (Chapters 101 and 102e), continuing the discussion of colon anatomy that was begun…

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Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy

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Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy John C. Byrn All benign and malignant indications for colectomy can be approached laparoscopically. Because it is difficult to palpate lesions, it is best to precisely localize…

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Right and Left Colon Resections

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Right and Left Colon Resections In this chapter, right and left hemicolectomy are discussed (as performed for malignancy), and transverse colon resection is mentioned briefly. In each case, the lymphatic…

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Laparoscopic Colostomy

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Laparoscopic Colostomy A laparoscopic approach for a transverse loop colostomy can be helpful in the elective situation when construction of a diverting colostomy is the aim of the procedure and…

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Loop Colostomy and Colostomy Closure

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Loop Colostomy and Colostomy Closure A loop colostomy is the easiest colostomy to make and to take down. It is used in situations in which temporary (often emergency) decompression or…

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Colonoscopy

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Colonoscopy Colonoscopy is performed with the patient lying in the left lateral decubitus (Sims) position. Flexible sigmoidoscopy will not be discussed separately because it duplicates the initial maneuvers of colonoscopy….

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